Dr. Wendell W Becton M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine
747 N Rutledge St 5th Floor Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Wendell Becton is a physiatrist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Becton is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Becton focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Becton can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Sports Medicine
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